Case Details

Jupiter Lithium Ltd and others v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (ICSID Case No. ARB/26/27)

Subject of Dispute:

Lithium Mining
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT Nigeria - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Jupiter Lithium Ltd (British), Bristol Mining Ltd (British), National Mining Ltd (British), Basin Mining Ltd (Nigerian), Range Mining Ltd (Nigerian)
Respondent(s):

Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigerian)
Date Registered:

June 11, 2026

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

King & Spalding, London, U.K., Sydney, Australia, and Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Respondent(s):

Aluko & Oyebode, Lagos, Nigeria
Office of the Attorney General, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Paul Hastings, Paris, France
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

August 10, 2026 - Following appointment by the Respondent, Jean E. Kalicki (U.S.) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
June 11, 2026	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
July 7, 2026	Following appointment by the Claimants, Klaus Reichert (German/Irish) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
August 10, 2026	Following appointment by the Respondent, Jean E. Kalicki (U.S.) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.